Is this a split level home? If is that would seem to work (specially for the plumbing part). If not, this would be a little different to go up stairs for the kitchen, (that's the hang out area). Ken

Your white walls are too stark for your wood trim. Softer whites and other tints might warm up the room. Lots of Houzz discussion lately on best paint colors for rooms with wood trim. Here's a classic Houzz article about some great colors that work with wood trim like yours: https://www.houzz.com/magazine/11-terrific-paint-color-matches-for-wood-details-stsetivw-vs~9025200 Here's a Google link that comes up with the search: "paint colors for wood trim" http://www.google.com/images?client=safari&rls=en&q=best+paint+colors+wood+trim&oe=UTF-8&hl=en&sa=X&oi=image_result_group&ei=wtHIVPT-OcyYNtWehLAN&ved=0CC0QsAQ Additionally, like the others, add some lighter pillows to your couch--or a couple cozy throws--based on colors in your rug. A large round glass coffee table would showcase your beautiful rug as well. You could add accessories on the coffee table in colors from the rug. Yes, hanging plants in each window.

Hi Padmaja, im pooja talwar, for maximum utilization of space u need to break in balconies if u have one and get french windows right till ground level. so you can have a lovely dining area there or low ground sitting area where u can get outside view and spacious look too. doors which open inwards or outwards can be split into 2 so the door flaps become smaller . use mirrors huge ones carved ones on walls to reflect a larger room. also u will have to place furniture which is smaller in size . shoe racks , and cabinets can be made tall instead of having it on ground .... place on the wall hanging shelves , tall cabinets , and storage cabinets. tv can be placed on wall done up with wooden pannel. have storage up on ceiling edges rather than any where down. hope these lil suggestions help you

Planning to build a electrical showroom . Most probably it will be a single storey . kindly share some designs. shared some pics for the idea